Eight generations of the Honda Accord

1976 Honda Accord

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Honda Accord's Past Generations by: Joni Gray First generation: 1976-81 The 1976 Honda Accord was available only as a three-door hatchback with a wheelbase smaller than Honda's current subcompact, the Fit. Manual transmission was the mainstay, but you could also get the two-speed Hondamatic transmission as an option. This econo-box came fully loaded with manual windows, vinyl seats and a standard AM-FM radio. With only 68 horsepower and a 1.6-liter engine, this little baby carried a sticker price of $3,995.

Honda Accord's Past Generations by: Joni Gray First generation: 1976-81 The 1976 Honda Accord was available only as a three-door hatchback with a wheelbase smaller than Honda's current subcompact, the Fit. Manual transmission was the mainstay, but you could also get the two-speed Hondamatic transmission as an option. This econo-box came fully loaded with manual windows, vinyl seats and a standard AM-FM radio. With only 68 horsepower and a 1.6-liter engine, this little baby carried a sticker price of $3,995. (Honda)

Second generation: 1982-85 The Accord had its first complete redesign in 1982. Created at Honda's facility in Marysville, Ohio, these were the first cars to be produced in America by a Japanese company. With a longer wheelbase, a four-speed automatic transmission and a slightly bigger engine, the new Accord got a whopping 29/40 miles per gallon with its paltry 86 horsepower.

Second generation: 1982-85 The Accord had its first complete redesign in 1982. Created at Honda's facility in Marysville, Ohio, these were the first cars to be produced in America by a Japanese company. With a longer wheelbase, a four-speed automatic transmission and a slightly bigger engine, the new Accord got a whopping 29/40 miles per gallon with its paltry 86 horsepower. (Honda)